TAKE cotton No. 8, three ply, two coar : steel needles. Cast on one needle forty-six stitches; knit one across, plain. To form the holes, knit three plain stitches; throw the thread over the needle; narrow, by taking off two stitches, and so continue to widen and narrow until within three stitches of the end of the needle; knit these plain; knit back once plain. Second row of holes precisely the same. Then knit five rows plain, and five rows ribbed, alternate, until the shell is narrowed to a point.

To form the edge and narrow the shell, always knit three plain stitches at the begin

ning and ending of each needle, Narrow once each time on knitting across two stitches from the end of the needle in knitting off. Commence to narrow four stitches from the end, which will leave the three plain stitches for the edge.

Persons who know how to knit will readily comprehend how the five plain and five ribbed rows are knit. It is simply knitting plain and ribbing, alternate, until five plain and five ribbed rows are formed in the pattern.

In joining the quilt, one shell forms the corner, and the others are sewed on as represented.

CARRYL'S CURTAIN ESTABLISHMENT.

(See splendit embellishment in front.)

AMONG the many elegant stores on Chestnut Street, there is none more justly celebrated than the truly splendid Curtain Establishment of Messrs. W. H. Carryl & Brother.

Here the skill and the art of every part of the civilized world are exhibited to an extent unsurpassed in any single establishment of our country. Here the artistic excellence of the French in designing and manufacturing heavy silk fabrics which combine the most striking effect with the greatest possible durability, is amply revealed in their gorgeous wide silks, satins, brocades, brocatelles, ribbed satins, &c., of varied colorings, for curtains and furniture coverings. Here may be seen exquisite specimens of French printing on worsted reps, lastings, &c., of unchangeable colors, and copied from nature. Here, too, may be seen the artistic skill with which the French arrange colors and materials to produce the most brilliant effect in wide satin lanes; these beautiful materials for curtains, of every conceivable variety of design and color, are furnished at the nominal sum of two dollars a yard. Here, also, may be seen their skill and taste in designing and embroidering lace curtains; some of these designs alone cost from two to three thousand francs, and are protected by government. Exquisitely tasteful lace curtains, from fifteen to fifty dollars a pair, were pointed out to us by Mr. Carryl; and lace and muslin curtains, of Swiss manufacture, are sold at from three to thirty dollars a pair. India is represented in silks for linings, and in satin damasks of various colors and patterns. Heavy worsted and union damasks, in solid and fanciful colorings, and wide reps, from English and Scotch manufacturers, and celebrated for durability, in general use for pew linings, Germany is represented by its different styles and designs of wide cotton damasks and union damasks, from fifty cents to one dollar a yard, for sleeping-room curtains, lounge coverings, &c. Here the brass ornaments, the hooks, rings, brackets, canopy rings for French beds, and for hanging mosquito nettings, combine utility and taste. The gilt window cornices and gilt bands of France, Austria, and Prussia are exhibited in every form of grace and beauty; and at prices ranging from fifty cents up to five and seven dollars each. These prices surprise the visitor, as these ornaments appear worth three times the price. The fringes, silk cords,

tassels, gimps, &c., of American and French workmanship, are unrivalled as to quality and beauty; they vary in colorings and price to match the materials. The gold border window-shades, so indispensable for excluding the sun, of any required size, and in a variety of ornamental and plain patterns, are of American manufacture. The gold leaf is tastefully arranged on fine cambric, of plain colors, to combine durability and elegance. They are sold from one dollar and a half to eight dollars each, with suitable trimmings and fixtures complete.

Persons wishing to order curtains from Carryl's should mention the color preferred, the amount they wish to expend, and the height from the floor to top of window-frame, and the width of the window-frame at top. The proper measure for window-shades is the exact size of the space where they are intended to be placed. The sizes and style of curtains are so varied that no set price can be fixed; the prices vary from fifteen to two hundred and fifty dollars, according to the materials used. French satin damask iane curtains are furnished, made and trimmed ready to put up, from twenty-five to forty-five dollars each window, according to size and style. These elegant materials are much used, being rich and tasteful without being expensive. They can be neatly boxed, and sent ready to hook up at the windows in any part of the country.

By all means visit this establishment of the Messrs. Carryl in the Masonic Hall, 719 Chestnut Street, and witness for yourselves what we have but faintly depicted.

CLERGYMAN'S BAND CASE.

(See blue plate in front of Book.)

WE always feel much pleasure in rendering any assistance to our lady subscribers in the various branches of ornamental needlework, as we know that often the kindest sentiments of affection are manifested through the medium of the Work Department; and it is sometimes a great disappointment when kind intentions cannot be fulfilled for the want of aid in some particular undertaking. In even the smallest matter of clerical ornament, the strictest propriety ought to be observed, which very much restricts the limits of decorative taste. The pattern given has been expressly designed for this purpose, and we feel assured that many ladies will avail themselves of it, and thus double the value of a kind present by the ad